DRAFT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT - KODIAK.pdf

Performance Work Statement

Naval Special Warfare Command

Detachment Kodiak, Rope Operations Complex Kodiak (ROCK)

Climbing Wall Route setting & Training

1. BACKGROUND

1.1 The Naval Special Warfare Detachment Kodiak (NSWD-K) ROCK requires climbing wall route-setting and maintenance. The NSWD-K staff require specialized route-setting and rope safety training to facilitate conducting safe and effective high risk training for personnel attending NSWD-K courses.

NSWD-K possesses both an artificial rock/ice wall and natural climbing area at its Special Operations

Cold Weather Maritime Training Facility.

2. OBJECTIVES

2.1 The objective of this requirement is to provide NSWD-K designated mountain operations personnel with the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) to successfully and safely employ the rock/ice wall, associated gear and configure the rock wall in order to properly set routes of varying difficulty.

Course shall incorporate blocks of instruction on how to safely establish climbing and ascending/descending lanes on a rock wall. How to effectively mitigate risks when operating with rope systems on hazardous terrain and how to safely conduct training evolutions on artificial and natural rock walls. Course content shall include blocks of instruction on the types of associated supporting equipment and proper incorporation.

3. SCOPE

3.1 The Contractor shall provide options for the personnel, management, materials, equipment and facilities (not otherwise provided by the Government) necessary to conduct a five day or ten day course of instruction as defined in this PWS.

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1 The Contractor shall maintain 2 Instructors to provide instruction to no more than 6 students.

4.1.1 Contractor Qualifications:

4.1.1.1 Contractor shall have at least 3 years of experience involving climbing wall training and maintenance.

4.1.1.2 Contractor should have experience with DOD/SOCOM Special Operations

Forces Baseline Interoperability Standards for Mountaineering (USSOCOM

Manual 350-34) and NSW NTTP 3-05.1.3 Naval Special Warfare Cold Weather

/ Mountain Operations.

4.1.1.3 Contractor shall have experience with the operations and maintenance of Entre

Prises climbing walls.

4.1.1.4 Contractor should have experience conducting rope operations in mountainous terrain and on near shore sea cliffs.

4.2 The Course of Instruction should include the following topics:

4.2.1 Climbing Wall (CW) Maintenance

4.2.1.1 Cleaning

4.2.1.2 Facility Requirements

4.2.1.3 Hand holds inspection

4.2.1.4 Hand holds installation

4.2.1.5 Repair & replace climbing holds to OEM standards

4.2.2 Supervising the Selection, Use, and Maintenance of Climbing Equipment

4.2.2.1 Criteria for selecting ropes

4.2.2.2 Rope Construction

4.2.2.3 Factors effecting rope materials (physical and environmental)

4.2.2.4 Rope Categories/Types

4.2.2.5 Union Internationale Des Associations D’Alpinisme (UIAA), European committee for Standardization and 3-Sigma rope testing.

4.2.2.6 Rope & Cordage strengths and usage

4.2.2.7 Characteristics and types of carabiners

4.2.2.8 Passive and Active Protection

4.2.2.9 Belay Devices

4.2.2.10 Mechanical Ascenders

4.2.2.11 Pulleys

4.2.2.12 Fall Factors

4.2.2.13 Climbing Helmets

4.2.2.14 Equipment & Rope Logs

4.2.3 Determine the Difficulty of a Climb

4.2.3.1 Free climbing rating system

4.2.3.2 Aid climbing rating system

4.2.3.3 Commitment/grade rating system

4.2.3.4 Ice Climbing rating system

4.2.3.5 Bouldering rating system

4.2.4 Employ Artificial and Natural Rock Protection

4.2.4.1 Explain piton consideration

4.2.4.2 Demonstrate effective usage of wired stoppers, nuts, chocks

4.2.4.3 Demonstrate usage of tri-cams

4.2.4.4 Demonstrate usage and considerations of spring loaded camming devices

4.2.4.5 Consideration utilizing bolt anchors

4.2.4.6 Demonstrate safe effective usage of natural rock protection

4.2.4.7 Use of ground, turf, and/or arborist non-standard anchors systems

4.2.5 Climbing Wall

4.2.5.1 Top Rope Anchors

4.2.5.2 Lead Anchors

4.2.5.3 Floor Anchors

4.2.5.4 Auto Belay use and climbing lanes

4.2.5.5 Swing Cones

4.2.5.6 Procedures for back clipping and proper sling setup

4.2.6 Climbing Fundamentals Hands-On Instruction

4.2.6.1 Tying in Procedures

4.2.6.2 Belaying Techniques

4.2.7 Top Rope Climbing Hands-On Instruction

4.2.7.1 Belay Techniques

4.2.7.2 Climbing Commands (USASOC SOAMS)

4.2.7.3 Bouldering Techniques

4.2.7.4 Balanced Climbing Principles

4.2.8 Lead Climbing (Senior Mountaineering) Hand-on Climbing Wall Instruction

4.2.8.1 Proper Clipping of Protection

4.2.8.2 Belaying and Effective Communication

4.2.8.3 Leader Fall Dynamics and Determining Fall Factors

4.2.8.4 Taking and Feeding Rope to/from Leader

4.2.8.5 Proper Spotting Leader prior to first point of protection

4.2.8.6 Proper Location and Position of Belayer

4.2.8.7 Belay Ledge Tie-In and Anchor Procedures

4.2.8.8 Transitioning from Rope to Anchor on Belay Ledges

4.2.8.9 Transferring Leaders on Belay Ledge

4.2.9 Constructing Artificial and Natural Anchor Systems (Senior Mountaineering)

4.2.9.1 Explain and Demonstrate site selection criteria

4.2.9.2 Explain and Demonstrate use of anchor systems

4.2.9.3 Explain and Identifying permanent artificial anchors

4.2.9.4 Explain and Demonstrate EARNEST anchor principles for anchor construction

4.2.9.5 Demonstrate Belaying from the anchor

4.2.9.6 Explain anchor material consideration (rock, trees, man-made)

4.2.10 Describe Climbing Physics and How to Calculate Fall Factors (Senior Mountaineer)

4.2.10.1 Describe static, dynamic, impact, and arresting forces of components and systems

4.2.10.2 Describe and Calculate Fall Factors

4.2.11 Construct and Manage a Rappelling Station (Senior Mountaineer)

4.2.11.1 Identifying and understanding rappel devices usage and implementation

4.2.11.2 Construct and Manage a single rope rappelling station

4.2.11.3 Construct and Manage a double-rope rappelling station

4.2.11.4 Construct and Manage a retrievable rappel with isolated strands, fixed, and counterbalanced rappel

4.2.11.5 Explain and/or demonstrate multi-pitch rappelling considerations

4.2.11.6 Conduct a tandem, improvised, buddy rescue rappel

4.2.12 Construct Hauling Systems (Senior Mountaineer)

4.2.12.1 Explain pulley theory and calculate mechanical advantage

4.2.12.2 Construct a simple, complex, and compound hauling system (3:1 and 5:1)

4.2.13 Construct Lowering Systems (Senior Mountaineer)

4.2.13.1 Construct a Munter Lowering System

4.2.13.2 Construct a Tube Device Lowering system

4.2.13.3 Transition from belay in Guide Mode to lowering mode

4.2.13.4 Demonstrate a “pass-the-knot” lower

4.2.13.5 Demonstrate methods to increase friction during lowers

4.2.13.6 Discuss constructing lowering system for +1Kn lowering

4.2.13.7 Discuss SuperMunter lowering system

4.2.14 Conduct Aid Climbing Techniques (Senior Mountaineer)

4.2.14.1 Explain aid climbing techniques and limitations

4.2.14.2 Demonstrate “French free” and “clean aid” techniques

4.2.14.3 Conduct an aid climb

4.2.15 Lead a climb (Senior Mountaineer)

4.2.15.1 Execute roped climbing methods

4.2.15.2 Use proper verbal, radio, non-verbal climbing commands

4.2.15.3 Set up and run top-roped climbing training

4.2.15.4 Lead a climb (5.7 YDS) using artificial protection

4.2.16 Construct Simple and Complex Fixed Lines (Senior Mountaineer)

4.2.16.1 Explain simple fixed line installation for steep, densely forested, and/or rocky terrain (Class II/III)

4.2.16.2 Demonstrate fixed-line installation for steep, exposed moderately technical terrain (4th and low 5th Class)

4.2.17 Conduct Lead Climber / Improvised Rescue (Senior Mountaineer)

4.2.17.1 Conduct AMGA Rock Rescue Drill

4.2.17.1.1 Escape the belay

4.2.17.1.2 Ascend the rope

4.2.17.1.3 Construct an anchor

4.2.17.1.4 Retrieve a climber

4.2.17.1.5 Descend the rope

4.2.18 Basic Routesetting Hands on Instruction

4.2.18.1 Safety Fundamentals

4.2.18.2 Routesetter Rigging

4.2.18.3 Route Marking

4.2.18.4 Route Aesthetics and Improper Hold Placement Identification

4.2.19 Basic Routesetting Hands-On Inspection

4.2.19.1 Proper climbing hold attachment

4.2.19.2 Correct hold placement

4.2.20 Seasonally dependent training (Senior Mountaineer)

4.2.20.1 Construct snow anchors

4.2.20.2 Construct ice anchors

4.2.20.3 Construct deadmans

4.2.21 Develop risk management and mitigation strategies

4.2.21.1 Discuss risk management procedures

4.2.21.2 Review and/or develop risk management plans

4.2.21.3 Review & Develop Emergency Action Plans

4.2.22 Rope Operations Complex Kodiak (ROCK) Procedures

4.2.22.1 Review ROCK Safety procedures

4.2.22.2 Review training curriculum

4.2.22.3 Develop / Update new curriculum topics

4.2.22.4 Provide subject matter expert guidance on NSWD-K protocols

4.2.22.5 General Requirements

4.2.22.5.1 Contractor shall provide administrative support for the processing of actions.

4.2.22.5.2 Possess excellent work ethics, verbal and written communication skills, and be detailed and accurate in performing all administrative and routine functions.

4.2.22.5.3 Be able to work in an environment that is fast-paced while completing multiple tasks, and meeting timelines.

4.2.22.5.4 Be able to work in environments with extreme / inclement weather and terrain.

4.2.22.5.5 Be able to work at heights and on vertical/overhanging terrain.

4.2.22.5.6 Provide a post course after action review of performance.

4.2.22.5.7 Possess an excellent work ethic.

4.2.22.5.8 Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

4.2.22.5.9 Pay strong attention to detail and be highly accurate in performing all tasks.

4.2.22.5.10 Perform duties independently, with minimal oversight.

4.2.22.5.11 Be able to write correspondence in a military format, when necessary.

4.2.22.5.12

4.2.22.6 Knowledge requirements

4.2.22.6.1 Maintain current knowledge of AMGA Rock Rescue Drill Testing standards.

4.2.22.6.2 Maintain current knowledge of applicable industry climbing safety standards.

4.2.22.6.3 Knowledge of local training areas in and around Kodiak Island.

4.2.22.6.4 Familiar with indoor climbing facility operations and maintenance.

4.2.22.6.5 Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certified.

4.3 Participate in a Post-Award Conference.

4.3.1 This meeting shall provide an introduction between the Contractor personnel and

Government personnel who will be involved with the contract. The meeting shall provide the opportunity to discuss technical, management and security issues. The Post Award

Conference will aid both the Government and Contractor in achieving a clear and mutual understanding of all requirements, and identify and resolve any potential issues. The

Contractor shall be prepared to discuss any items requiring clarification and gather information as necessary to support each deliverable. The Contractor shall provide a written summary of the Post-Award Conference.

4.3.2 Upon award Contractor will conduct a site-survey of the NSWD-K ROCK to facilitate development of course of instruction and training safety considerations.

4.4 Contractor Facilities:

4.4.1 Contractor shall abide by OPNAVINST 1500.75C Policy and Governance for

Conducting High-Risk Training. All prospective high-risk instructors (military, civilian, or contractor) shall be screened for suitability per this instruction prior to assuming their duties, at a minimum.

http://doni.daps.dla.mil/Directives/01000%20Military%20Personnel%20Support/01-

500%20Military%20Training%20and%20Education%20Services/1500.75C.pdf

4.5 Professional Standards:

4.5.1 The Contractor shall exhibit professional conduct and comply with all applicable Federal, DoD, Navy and United Special Operation Command regulations, instructions, directives, http://doni.daps.dla.mil/Directives/01000%20Military%20Personnel%20Support/01-500%20Military%20Training%20and%20Education%20Services/1500.75C.pdf http://doni.daps.dla.mil/Directives/01000%20Military%20Personnel%20Support/01-500%20Military%20Training%20and%20Education%20Services/1500.75C.pdf and policies in performance of this contract.

4.5.2 The Government does not anticipate the contractor needing to access classified information in performance of this contract. However, in the event the contractor is involved with a potential spillage, security violation, or information technology violation, the contractor shall cooperate in any related inquiry or investigation, which may include but not limited to the Government securing contractor property or contractor employee personal property as determined necessary by the Government and/or conducting forensic analysis. Applicable Department of Defense, United Special Operations Command, and

Naval Special Warfare regulations, instructions, and policies would apply to such processes.

4.6 Training

4.6.1 The contractor shall provide required training for employees to meet the performance requirements of the contract. The Government shall not fund or provide required training.

It is expected that the Contractor as part of the performance of this contract will be required to take specified Government furnished training (e.g. Active Shooter Training).

The Contractor may perform these required training as part of the performance of this contract. The designated Contractor Officers Representative (COR) or Technical

Representative will provide the required courses and completion deadlines. The

Contractor shall complete these as part of the services completed under this contract.

5. DELIVERABLES

Description Number PWS Ref. Delivery Date

Training Schedule 0001 4.2 30 days after contract award

Post Award Conference

Minutes

0002 4.3 1 work day after post award conference

Contractor Manpower

Reporting

0003 6.0 Annually NLT 31 October and/or at contract completion.

6. CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

6.1 The Contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the NSW CENTER via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through

September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil.

7. CONTRACTOR TRAVEL

7.1 Contractor travel is authorized for training sessions on and around Kodiak, Alaska. Other training locations may be required and shall be negotiated under this contract as required.

7.2 Contractor costs for Government authorized travel are included in this contract. All travel shall be in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 and applicable travel regulations (Joint, Federal or Standardized).

Contractor payment claims shall include applicable documentation to support actual costs incurred (e.g.

airfare and hotel/lodging receipts) as well as any receipts valued at or above $75.00. Failure to provide appropriate documentation may result in loss of reimbursement of travel expenses.

8. SECURITY

8.1 Contractor shall establish appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect any and all nonpublic Government data to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of

Government data. (ie. Course schedules, topics, instruction).

8.2 All contractor personnel are required to be citizens of the United States.

http://www.ecmra.mil/ http://www.ecmra.mil/

8.3 Contractor must be able to obtain personnel and vehicle access to military installations. Contractor is responsible for coordinating all necessary access through the local Military Pass and Decal Office.

9. SAFETY

9.1 Contractor shall participate in developing Emergency Action Plans (EAP) and Operational Risk

Management (ORM) assessments. All EAP’s and ORM’s must be approved and signed by NSWD-K

Officer-in-Charge.

9.2 Safety in all training events shall be paramount. The contractor shall comply with and maintain appropriate safety instructions and qualification standards in accordance with references located in

NSWBASICTRACOMINST 3550.2 SOP FOR CONDUCTING TRAINING ON THE ROCK

9.3 Climbing Safety Officer (CSO) Responsibility:

9.3.1 The assigned CSO will ensure that an assessment is performed daily IAW

NSWBASICTRACOMINST 3550.2 Pre-Operational Checklist prior to first-time use.

9.3.2 Detachment personnel will provide a CSO and COIC per evolution on site who will conduct course monitoring to ensure the quality and safety of the evolution.

9.3.3 The evolution CSO shall provide the contractor with applicable safety doctrine as appropriate.

9.3.4 The CSO/COIC will have the authority to stop any training being provided when he or she determines that the safety of students, contractor employees or other personnel are at risk.

9.4 Contractor Responsibility

9.4.1 The contractor is responsible for compliance with all applicable NSW and DoD mountaineering and climbing safety standards.

9.4.2 The Contractor will have the authority to stop any training being provided when he or she determines that the safety of students, contractor employees or other personnel are at risk.

9.4.3 Nothing in the Statement of work, nor any Government action or failure to act in performance of the contract shall relieve the contractor of its responsibility for the safety of the contractor's personnel and property, the Government's personnel and property, and the general public. Furthermore, nothing in this PWS shall relieve the contractor of its responsibility for complying with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations (including those requiring applicable licenses and permits) in connection with the performance of this contract.

9.5 Risk Controls

9.5.1 This training is categorized as High Risk in accordance with

COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 1500.1. As such, an Operational Risk Assessment and the implementation of risk controls are required for this training event.

9.5.2 NSWD-K will insure a certified medic is on station at each training event and there is a designated safety vehicle identified to support CASEVAC.

9.6 Mishaps

9.6.1 The Government process must be in place that will ensure any mishaps are reported, investigated and recorded. This information will be input into the Web Enabled Safety

System (WESS) by the Government.

9.6.2 Safety and training related problems or mishaps involving or observed by the contractor shall be addressed immediately to the designated CSO or COIC. A formal written report shall be prepared and submitted to the Safety Officer within 2 working days of the incident.

9.7 Contractor Responsibility.

9.7.1 Nothing in the PWS, nor any Government action or failure to act in performance of the contract shall relieve the contractor of its responsibility for the safety of the contractor's personnel and property, the Government's personnel and property. Furthermore, nothing in this PSW shall relieve the contractor of its responsibility for complying with applicable

Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations (including those requiring applicable licenses and permits) in connection with the performance of this contract.

10. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT/INFORMATION (GFP/GFE/GFI)

10.1 Rope Operations Complex Kodiak (ROCK)

10.1.1 50’X70’ Indoor Artificial Climbing Structure

10.1.2 50’X20’ Indoor Artificial Ice Structure

10.1.3 Urban Façade Rappelling Wall

10.1.4 Safety Ropes

10.1.5 Student Harnesses

10.1.6 Student Climbing Equipment

10.1.7 Student Government Issued Equipment List

11. QUALITY CONTROL Use standard paragraph below

11.1 The contractor shall implement and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure work performed conforms to the scope of work and meets the requirements under this PWS. The QCP shall, at a minimum provide a method for performing inspections; identifying, correcting and preventing problems/defective service; addressing customer complaints, and improving the quality of services over the life of the contract.

12. QUALITY ASSURANCE

12.1 The Government reserves the right to perform inspections and surveillance to evaluate the

Contractor’s compliance to the contract terms and performance of the requirements in the PWS. The

Government will make every effort to ensure that the surveillance methods used are conducted in an objective, fair, and consistent manner. The Government will assign a Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR) who will be responsible for monitoring performance in accordance with the requirements of the PWS and the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The COR will make every effort to ensure that the surveillance methods used are conducted in an objective, fair, and consistent manner.

12.2 Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). In the event of unsatisfactory contractor performance, the CO will issue a CDR that will explain the circumstances and findings concerning the incomplete or unsatisfactory service. The contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the CDR and respond in writing as to how he/she shall correct the unacceptable performance and avoid a recurrence. The

Government will review the contractor's corrective action response to determine acceptability and will use any completed CDR as part of an overall evaluation of Contractor performance when determining present or future contractual actions.

Performance

Objective

PWS

Paragraph

Performance Threshold Method of

Surveillance

Performance Incentive

PRS # 1. Qualified and Trained Personnel.

The Contractor provides sufficient and adequately trained workforce capable of fully complying with all the requirements of the PWS 100% of the time.

PWS 4.2 Manage day to day operations and activities to ensure training requirements outlined in PWS are completed. This includes but is not limited to providing required instructor staffing, managing workload, training, and supporting each activity as prescribed by the

PWS in a complete and professional manner.

COR

Observation and Validated

Customer

Complaint received by

COR.

CPARS rating.

Contractor responsible for rework. Any expenditures associated with rework are the responsibility of the contractor. Government will not provide additional funding for rework activities.

PRS # 2

The contractor shall complete approved training to the Industry standards and within the time allotted in the

PWS.

PWS 4.2

Contractor will be in violation of performance standard if approved training is not performed to standard outlined in USSOCOM Manual

350-34 SOFBIS for Mountaineering

Operations.

COR

Observation and Validated

Customer

Complaint received by

CPARS ratings.

associated with rework are the responsibility of the contractor. Government will not provide additional

13. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Document Web link (if applicable)

USSOCOM Directive 350-34 Available upon request

NSWBASICTRACOMINST 3550.2 Available upon request

COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 1500.1

High Risk Training Safety Program

Available upon request

COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 5100.1F

NSWC Safety and Occupational Health

Program

Available upon request

14. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

14.1 Training shall be conducted primarily at the Rope Operations Complex Kodiak (ROCK) located at the

Special Operations Cold Weather Maritime Training Facility in Kodiak, Alaska.

14.2 Training shall also be conducted at various field training locations in and around Kodiak Island utilized by NSWD-K.

15. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

15.1 Total period of performance shall be five years.

PRS # 3

Contractor shall provide required hard copy and electronic reports, with specified information as called out in the “Contract

Deliverables” section of the PWS.

PWS 5.0 Contractor will be in violation of performance standard if required reports are not received within the timeframe established under section

5.0

COR

Observation and Validated

Customer

Complaint received by

CPARS ratings.

associated with rework are the responsibility of the contractor. Government will not provide additional